Contract Manager in Southend-on-Sea

Contract Manager in Southend-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea Full-Time 45000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Schneider Electric

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support commercial governance and manage contracts across projects.
  • Company: Join a leading company committed to equal opportunities and innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus scheme, 28 days leave, and health support.
  • Other info: Opportunities for personal development and global project access.
  • Why this job: Make an impact by managing contracts in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, or Supply Chain Management required.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.

We are looking for a Contracts Manager to support our UK&I Services organisation, providing commercial and contractual governance across service and project contracts.

This role partners closely with Operations, Finance, and Legal to protect margin, manage change, and ensure contractual compliance throughout delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Provide commercial and contractual support to PMs and CSMs across live contracts
  • Interpret contract terms, frameworks, and call‑offs, highlighting risks and obligations
  • Lead pricing and commercial assessment of variation orders, protecting margin
  • Track variations end to end and support accurate revenue forecasting
  • Ensure strong contract administration, governance, and version control
  • Support billing, payment terms, and resolution of overdue invoices

Qualifications

  • Experience in drafting, negotiating and advising on contractual agreements
  • Passionate about all things commercial with numerical skills and drive to apply these in a business environment
  • Ability to inspire and manage change in an ever‑evolving environment
  • Proactively drive career and personal development, including professional certification
  • Fluency in English (written and verbal) is a must
  • Education: Qualified to degree level in a relevant discipline (Law, Quantity Surveying or Supply Chain Management)
  • Membership to WCC or additional professional membership would be advantageous

Benefits

  • Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme
  • 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
  • Pension Scheme
  • Employee Share Ownership Programme
  • Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options
  • Gym Flex
  • Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally)
  • Shopping & Dining Discounts
  • Learning Portal and much more
  • Equal Opportunity Statement

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

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Schneider Electric

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We think you need these skills to ace Contract Manager in Southend-on-Sea

Contract Drafting
Contract Negotiation
Commercial Awareness
Numerical Skills
Change Management
Contract Administration
Revenue Forecasting